1. Reviewing AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
MODULE 5. PUBLIC POLICY
Reviewing AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

2. LEARNING TARGETS 15 AND 22
Use historical or contemporary examples of interactions among two or three branches of the federal government to analyze the political dynamics involved.
Take different positions on public policy issues and determine an approach for providing effective input to the appropriate level and branch (agency) of the government for each issue.
The political process creates a dynamic interaction among the three branches of government in addressing current issues. The interactions among the branches range from instances where they work in concert to instances involving the exercise of checks and balances.

3. CHECKS AND BALANCES Legislative Checks
on executive – veto override, impeachment of civil officers, Senate approval of appointments and treaties, raise and govern military forces
on judicial – creation of lower courts, determination of appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, impeachment of judges
Executive Checks
on legislative – convene either or both houses of Congress, veto legislation
on judicial – appoint judges, issue pardons and reprieves

4. CHECKS AND BALANCES (continued)
Judicial Checks
on legislative – Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presides over impeachment trials for the president, interpret and apply laws
on executive – judges not subject to removal by president, interpret and apply executive orders

5. INFLUENCES ON THE INTERACTION OF BRANCHES
interest group involvement
proposing legislation, advocating rules, filing briefs
political party control of the executive and legislative branches
amount of public interest and nature of media coverage/ commentary
informal relationships among the members of each branch

6. SHAPING PUBLIC POLICY
Methods used by individuals and organizations to influence public policy:
campaign for candidates who support their positions
provide information to executive branch officials on impacts of potential policies
lobby members of a legislature
provide testimony before legislative committees
prepare briefs to present during judicial proceedings
offer comments during public meetings
conduct letter-writing campaigns
hold public demonstrations
Important to know proper level and branch to engage at various stages of making public policy

7. REVIEW AND PRACTICE
As you watch the video below, take notes on how each branch checks the power of the other two branches.

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REVIEW AND PRACTICE
Highlight the correct answer to the question below. What is one way the executive branch can check the power of the legislative branch? A. impeach members of Congress B. veto legislation C. issue pardons and reprieves D. create lower courts
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Note: To highlight, select the “Text Color” button on the top bar, choose “Highlight” and select a color.

9. REVIEW AND PRACTICE esc
Move the actions into the correct blanks on the diagram.
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Legislative
appoint judges
impeach judges
veto legislation
Executive
interpret constitutionality of executive orders
interpret constitutionality of legislation
override veto
Judicial

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REVIEW AND PRACTICE
Answer the question below in the space provided. Explain four methods used by individuals and organizations to influence public policy.
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11. REVIEW AND PRACTICE
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